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The whip scorpion, aka vinegaroon, is a nocturnal (active at night), carnivorous arachnid. They hide under leaf matter, wood, or rocks during the day, and prey on insects and other arthropods at night. They are not venomous, contrary to their namesake. There are 15 known species of Mastigoproctus. There are […]

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The camel spider! They’re fast, have powerful jaws, and chase down & kill prey items like insects, spiders, scorpions, lizards, snakes, and more! They get a really bad rap due to their unusually scary appearance, but they are very useful to have around. And contrary to popular myth, they aren’t […]

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